The Big 3-0

Turning 30 isn't as scary as I had imagined! Yesterday was my birthday, and to celebrate my 30th trip around the sun, I spent the day in San Francisco surrounded by my family. 10 years ago I took my first trip to San Francisco, and I didn’t know that it was going to become my home, or that I was going to meet the love of my life (and his wonderful little sisters of course). It’s amazing how time flies. Back then, Lulu’s 3rd sister (the one with all the allergies) was only 6 months old. When I got married 6 years ago, my little munchkin (Lulu’s youngest sister) was only 3 months old. Not only are they wonderful little sisters-in-law, but they make great mile markers as well!

PhamFatale.com has kept me busy for the past 18 months, and I’ve enjoyed getting to know all the home cooks out there who share my passion for cooking. I think it is one of the greatest and simplest acts of love that anyone can make for another, and it’s been so much fun to document my daily culinary adventures. Given how dramatically my life changed over the past decade, I won’t venture to guess what the next 10 years has in store. But I can promise you this: they will be delicious.

Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend everyone!

Jackie

We recently met with a family friend who lives in Sacramento now. She's about 70 and shared with me that people are like wine, they get better with age.